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Add 12/32 and 98/90

1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 1 8/90

12/32 + 98/90 is 527/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    12/32 = 12 × 45/32 × 45 = 540/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
    98/90 = 98 × 16/90 × 16 = 1568/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1440 + 1568/1440 = 540 + 1568/1440 = 2108/1440
  5. 2108/1440 simplified gives 527/360
  6. So, 12/32 + 98/90 = 527/360
    In mixed form: 1167/360

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